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Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar
Phishing

Australians lose AUD $175 million to scams as cyber threats soar

Australians lost AUD $175 million to over 108,000 scams in H1 2025, as cyber threats rise amid rapid growth in digital payments and eCommerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn
Malware

Australians face surge in fake Booking.com scam attacks, experts warn

Australians face rising threats from fake Booking.com sites that install malware via deceptive cookie banners, warns cybersecurity expert Mark Graham.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Mastercard's Transit Tales turns Sydney commutes into stories
Artificial Intelligence

Mastercard's Transit Tales turns Sydney commutes into stories

Mastercard's Transit Tales offers Sydney commuters personalised AI-generated audio stories during train rides, blending classic literature with modern genres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping
Data Protection

Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Why 'ship-from-store' is the 'path to profit' for Australian retailers
Digital Transformation

Why 'ship-from-store' is the 'path to profit' for Australian retailers

Australian retailers are adopting ship-from-store to cut costs, speed up delivery and boost profits amid rising costs and fierce competition from global giants.

By Jamie Cairns • 7 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI
Data Protection

Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI

Australian banks invest heavily in AI but struggle to realise value amid complex compliance, fragmented data, and rising customer trust concerns, experts say.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney
Surveillance

HID unveils advanced biometric & passwordless tech in Sydney

HID unveils cutting-edge biometric facial recognition and passwordless authentication technologies at the 2025 Security ASIAL conference in Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
KrisFlyer partners with Econnex for more ways to earn miles
Unified Communications

KrisFlyer partners with Econnex for more ways to earn miles

Australian KrisFlyer members can now earn up to 13,500 miles annually by switching utility and telco plans via Econnex, expanding their rewards options amid rising costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Global Stories

Travel stories

Game review: Echoes of the End (Xbox Series X)
Gaming

Game review: Echoes of the End (Xbox Series X)

Echoes of the End, a decade in the making by Icelandic studio Myrkur Games, offers a linear action-adventure with rich magic and puzzle-solving on Xbox Series X.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Datalex partners with Gr4vy to bring new payment tech to airlines
Payment Technologies

Datalex partners with Gr4vy to bring new payment tech to airlines

Datalex partners exclusively with Gr4vy to integrate advanced payment orchestration tech, enhancing airlines' checkout and boosting payment flexibility.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Moovit & Greenlines introduce carbon credits for low-emission commutes
Clean technologies

Moovit & Greenlines introduce carbon credits for low-emission commutes

Greenlines' Mobility Carbon Engine helps Moovit record and generate carbon credits for low-emission commutes, aiding emission cuts and sustainable travel.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Agoda boosts traveller confidence with AI-driven image upgrade
Artificial Intelligence

Agoda boosts traveller confidence with AI-driven image upgrade

Agoda has launched an AI-powered Content Enhancement Tool that upgrades hotel images, helping travellers book with greater confidence and clarity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights
Travel

SkyePets to launch US & transatlantic in-cabin pet flights

SKYEPETS to launch direct in-cabin pet charter flights from Australia to the US and Europe, offering stress-free travel for pets and owners from 2026.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Travel stories

From promise to powerhouse: Five years of programmatic out-of-home growth in New Zealand
Marketing Technologies

From promise to powerhouse: Five years of programmatic out-of-home growth in New Zealand

Programmematic digital out-of-home advertising in New Zealand has surged from 226 screens in 2020 to 3,700+, redefining the nation's marketing landscape.

By Sandra Scott • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus
AI Agents

OPPO Pad SE launches in New Zealand with family-friendly focus

OPPO has launched its durable, family-focused Pad SE tablet in New Zealand, featuring a long-lasting battery and parental controls for NZD $499.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises
Customer Experience

Seventy-two percent of New Zealanders say brands break promises

A new study reveals 72% of New Zealanders believe brands fail to keep promises, with media firms seen as the worst offenders and financial services ranked best.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025